NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 02: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Louisville Cardinals celebrates after their 33 to 23 win over the Florida Gators in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Teddy Bridgewater

Louisville | QB

? Last week: Went 23 of 32 for 397 yards passing and four TDs in a 44-7 win over Eastern Kentucky, but called his performance "average."

? What they're saying: "We're chasing perfection, and today wasn't near perfection." - Bridgewater, on U of L's high standards, even in a big win

9-1 Bridgewater's

touchdown-to-interception ratio through two games.

? Up next: at Kentucky, noon Saturday, ESPN.

Johnny Manziel

Texas A&M | QB

? Last week: Carved up Sam Houston State with 29-of-42 passing for 426 yards and three TDs with one interception in a 65-28 win. He also ran for a TD.

? What they're saying: "It feels like another game, feels like Week 3 of the season." - Manziel, on the upcoming showdown with the Crimson Tide

6 Manziel's TD

passes through two games, which is two more than after two games in 2012.

? Up next: vs. No. 1 Alabama, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, CBS-32

Braxton Miller

Ohio State | QB

? Last week: Sprained a knee in the first quarter and didn't return in a 42-7 win over San Diego State.

? What they're saying: "I think he could have (returned). But the things that make him dangerous are his wheels and I don't think it would have been (the same). So we decided it was best not to. I think there's a chance he'll be ready next week." - Ohio State coach Urban Meyer

30 Miller's yards

on two completions before his injury.

? Up next: at California, 7 p.m. Saturday, Fox-41.

Tajh Boyd

Clemson | QB

? Last week: Completed 14 of 23 passes for 169 yards and ran for a TD, but didn't play in the second half in 52-13 win over South Carolina State.

? What they're saying: "Today was all about seeing how much depth we have. We've got a lot of guys who we feel comfortable playing with out on the field." - Boyd, on his short day at the office

.950 School-

record completion percentage by Boyd's replacement, Cole Stoudt, who was 19 of 20, showing the Tigers didn't need him a lot against this foe.

? Up next: at North Carolina State, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, ESPN.

Jadeveon Clowney

South Carolina | DE

? Last week: Had three tackles, including two for loss and a sack in 41-30 loss at Georgia.

? What they're saying: "I told the coaches you got to put me somewhere else - in the middle if you want to - somewhere I can make some plays [to] help my team get in position to win. But [Georgia] took me right out of the game." - Clowney, frustrated at his lack of opportunity make an impact

8.3 Georgia's

average yards per play when Clowney was in the game vs. 2.8 when he was out, according to ESPN.